The National Assembly has approved the nomination of Ahmed Mohamud as the Secretary and Chief Executive Officer of the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC).
MPs approved his nomination on Wednesday, December 4, following the adoption of the National Assembly's Committee on Justice and Legal Affairs report that recommended his approval.
"That, taking into consideration the findings of the Departmental Committee on Justice and Legal Affairs in its Report on the vetting of a nominee for appointment as the Secretary/Chief Executive Officer of the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission, laid on the Table of the House on Tuesday, 3rd December 2024, and pursuant to Article 250(12) of the Constitution and section 16(1) of the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission Act, Cap 7H, as read together with sections 3 and 8 of the Public Appointments (Parliamentary Approval) Act, Cap 7F, this House approves Mr. Abdi Ahmed Mohamud, MBS, for appointment as the Secretary/Chief Executive Officer of the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission," the National Assembly stated.
Mohamud will replace Twalib Mbarak, whose term ends in January 2025.
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Mohamud has held leadership roles, serving as the Deputy CEO and previously as the Director of Investigations at EACC.
In these positions, he oversaw high-profile cases and investigative initiatives for over a decade, contributing to the commission's mission to combat corruption in Kenya.
Beginning his career in 1989 with the Kenya Police Service, Mohamud progressed through various roles, including a senior position at the Kenya Anti-Corruption Commission, which later evolved into the EACC.
In addition to his practical experience, Mohamud holds a Master's degree in Security Risk Management from the University of Leicester.
He has also received specialized training from prestigious institutions such as the FBI and Singapore's Corrupt Practices Investigation Bureau.
EACC is a public body established in 2011 under the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission Act.
Its primary mandate is to combat and prevent corruption, economic crime, and unethical conduct through law enforcement, education, and promoting integrity standards.
The EACC comprises a Chairperson, four commissioners, and a Secretariat led by a Chief Executive Officer.
The commission has had two CEOs since its establishment in 2011.
The first CEO was Halakhe Waqo, who served until January 2019.
He was succeeded by Twalib Mbarak, who held the position from January 2019 until his term ended in November 2024.
